Anthony Alfano Elementary School

50 Wheeler Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Anthony Alfano Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Anthony Alfano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
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School Overview

Anthony Alfano Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Anthony Alfano Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anthony Alfano Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3165 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
55%
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45-49%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
79%
29%
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Black
14%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anthony Alfano Elementary School's ranking?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School is ranked #3165 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
547 students attend Anthony Alfano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Anthony Alfano Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Anthony Alfano Elementary School offer ?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anthony Alfano Elementary School part of?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School is part of Central Islip Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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